Electrolux ER6436U User Manual
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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
ER 6436 U
REFRIGERATOR
Instructions for the User
Important Safety Instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 4
Before use 4
Setting the temperature 4
Fresh food refrigeration 5
The door shelves 5
Normal Operating Sounds 5
Health and
safety guidelines 6
Defrosting 6
Maintenance and Cleaning 7
Internal cleaning 7
Periodic cleaning 7
Changing the light bulb 7
When the appliance is not in use 7
Something not Working? 8
Service and Spare Parts 9
Customer
Care Department9
Guarantee Conditions 10
Electrolux Service Force 11
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 13
Installation 13
Positioning 13
Electrical Connection 14
Building-in Instructions 15
Door Reversal 15
Building the appliance in under a worktop 17
Fitting the plinth 19
CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all
before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Prior to Installation
■ Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstance should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.
Installation
■ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
■ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
■ Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it
must be replaced by a cable available from the
manufacturer or your local Service Force Centre.
■ Any electrical work required to install this appli-
ance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
■ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall, but leaving the required
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions.
■ The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
Refrigerant
■ The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a
natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibly, which is nevertheless flammable.
■ During transportation and installation of the appli-
ance, be certain that none of the components of
the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
■ If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
- avoid open flames and sources of ignition.
- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Child Safety
■ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls
or play with the product.
■ There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
material away from children!
General Safety
■ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
■ Take utmost care when handling your appli-
ance so as not to cause any damages to the
cooling unit with consequent possible fluid
leakages.
■ The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or boilers.
■ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
■ Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.
During Use
■ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only. It is not intended for commercial or industrial
use.
■ Containers with flammable gases or liquids can
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray
cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the
freezer.
■ Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
■ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer compartment.
■ Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if con-
sumed straight from the freezer.
■ Do not remove items from the freezer compart-
ment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
■ Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freez-
er as they can burst when the contents freeze.
■ Manufacturers’ recommended storage times
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
■ Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
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OPERATION
Before use
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda
(5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated
by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and
one «OFF» (O) position.
Position 1 = minimum coldness
Position 6 = maximum coldness
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
An intermediate position is usually the most suitable,
although the temperature will be affected by:
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Room temperature
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How often the door is opened
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How much food is stored
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Position of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control setting all these factors have to be considered and
some experimentation may be necessary.
When altering the temperature setting, allow 24
hours for the temperature to stablise before making
further changes.
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Dairy compartment
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Bottle storage shelf
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Salad bins
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Storage shelves
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Thermostat control
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■ When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Servicing
■ This product should be serviced by an authorised
engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
used.
■ Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carrier out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service
Force Centre.
At the end of the Appliance Life
■ When disposing of your appliance use an autho-
rised disposal site.
■ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
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Important
If the fridge is not defrosting correctly, it is possible that because a very low temperature has
been selected, the motor is working continuously, which prevents the defrost cycle from operating.
During prologed periods of abnormally hot
weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a
number, the cooling system may operate continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not
defrost. Turning the knob to a lower number will
cause the automatic defrosting to resume.
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do
cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
flavour.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective material,
such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may
obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry): wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad drawers.
Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one
or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad drawers.
Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be
stored in the bottle rack on the door.
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with runners so that shelves can be positioned as desired.
The door shelves
For more thorough cleaning, the butter shelf and the
bottle shelf can be removed by pulling them in the
directon of the arrows, then refitting them in position.
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when
the refrigerant is pumped through the coils below, to
the cooling evaporator.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise from the compressor. A thermostat
controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint
‘click’ when the thermostat cuts in and out.
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Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This
together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that
the food in your home is in as perfect condition
as possible.
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Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible. Tests
showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange
juice rose to 22°C in an hour between the supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to get
down to 7°C in the refrigerator.
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Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible.
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Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
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Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave
food in a cool place in order that it can then be
placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible).
■
Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be
in separate containers. Take care not to let the
meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat does
drip, remove everything and clean thoroughly.
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Do not store food uncovered.
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Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean (Refer to “Maintenance and Cleaning”).
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Never allow spillages to dry and harden.
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Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the refrigerator door. Discard any broken or chipped eggs.
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Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to
ensure that it is clean and free from debris.
■
Always wash your hands with soapy water and
dry them with a clean towel before handling food.
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Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross contamination by not using the same work surface or
knife, without washing them thoroughly in
between.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
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DEFROSTING
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located beneath the appliance adjacent to the compressor, where it evaporates.
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing and dripping
onto the food in the fridge, periodically clean
the water discharge hole (F) situated under the
salad bins. Use the special cleaner provided
(P) which you will find already inserted into the
discharge hole
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Changing the light bulb
Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off
the appliance and disconnect from the electricity
supply, then replace the bulb as follows:
1. Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward
by pressing as shown in the figure. Unscrew the
bulb and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (available from your nearest Electrolux Service Force
centre).
2. Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorised
technicians.
Internal cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE
AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.
Clean the drain hole of the water trough at regular
intervals and make sure that the drain hole is never
obstructed, so that the defrost water may flow freely.
Important
Do not use abrasive products.
Periodic cleaning
The appliance is equipped with a ventilation grid.
Keep clean to guarantee good ventilation and good
working order of the appliance.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption.
The structure of the appliance permits to clean the
rear zone close to the wall, using a vacuum cleaner.
1. Remove the plinth (1), then the ventilation grid (2);
2. Carefully pull the air deflector out (3), checking
that there is no water left from the defrosting.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
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